GO OWLZ!

T-Ball season just started for Jonah! We were a little nervous because last year he cried every time we took him to his games. He sat by us and would not play. This year, he's been so excited! He is so good and really likes to play. It's fun to watch him. He chose #9 for his t-shirt because he says that's Austin Collie's number for BYU. We're training him young. He's a great baseball player!

Aunt Oderia

Mark's Great Aunt Oderia passed away last week. She came to live with Mark's parents last year because she was really sick and didn't have anyone to help take care of her. Mark's parents were so nice to her and really tried to make the last year of her life good. They were always taking her out to dinner and movies. They would take her for little drives just to get away for a while, and they tried so hard to help her not be lonely. Jonah really liked her. Jonah and I visited her the day before she died, and I'm so thankful that we did that. It's been a special experience for me because I've been able to see Jonah understanding what happens when we die, and we have had a lot of talks about how thankful we are that our family gets to be together forever. Jonah and his cousins sang "I am a Child of God" at the funeral and did such a good job. It was such a windy day at the cemetery, but I think we still got a couple of good pictures. We'll miss Aunt Oderia a lot, but we're so glad that she isn't in pain anymore.

BYU Fever!

We are huge BYU fans and can't wait for the season to start--- we know it's still 4 months away, but we had a blast going to the Spring Blue and White Scrimmage game in Provo today. My good friend Brooke just got married last January to Austin Collie, who plays for the Cougs. Brooke and I used to coach the cheerleaders together at Bingham High School. It's been fun getting to know Austin since we're such huge fans. It was a way nice day for a football game. Can't wait for the season to start!

Easter Pics... a little late!

So... I lost the adapter for my camera to make the pictures from it go on my computer. How annoying. So now I have to take my camera to the store and make a CD. I'm so bugged. I went to Wal-Mart to see if they had an adapter for my camera and they didn't. Anyway, here's a few pictures from Easter. I tried to get one of Josie and Jonah before they went to church in their new clothes, but all the pictures turned out fuzzy. I think I just need a new camera!

Laughter is timeless... imagination has no age... and dreams are forever.

These are a few pictures that make me laugh. Josie with her little teeth eating crackers in her high chair, Jonah with his buddies playing Ninja Turtles, and Josie's funny way of sleeping in her crib with her little legs poking through the rails.

YOU ARE MY "I LOVE YOU"
I am your parent, you are my child.
I am your quiet place, you are my Wild.
I am your calm face, you are my giggle.
I am your wait, you are my wiggle.
I am your finish line, you are my race.
I am your praying hands, you are my saving grace.
I am your lullaby, you are my peek a boo.
I am your good night kiss,
You are my "I love you."

my fam-

It is so good to have a family that sticks together during hard times. We've had a few trials these past few months, and as we pull together and support eachother, I realize more every day how blessed I am to have them.

My oldest brother Kevin wrote a beautiful song that has been going through my mind for a while. The title is "On Bended Knee" and the words are perfect:

In prayer and deep sincerity, I come again on bended knee. This sweet communion makes me whole, Brings solace to my troubled soul. I daily learn humility In fervent prayer, on bended knee.

In former times, a faithful youth Appealed to God for light and truth. Where darkness and despair had been Came plain and precious truth again. Thus Joseph’s prayer amidst the trees Was answered while on bended knee.

And Jesus in Gethsemane Proved His eternal love for me. Atoning drops of blood were shed To save my soul from sin and death. “Thy will be done,” obediently The Savior prayed on bended knee.

He gently heals my aching heart. My loneliness and fear depart. The peace the Holy Spirit gives Is testimony that He lives. I feel my Father’s love for me When I’m in prayer on bended knee.

OUR VISIT TO ST. GEORGE

My 90 year old Grandad who lives in St. George had to have a serious surgery today. Last week, Jonah and I went with my mom to visit him. Jonah loves my Grandparent's house. They have this cool toy that races marbles. My Grandad made it... I even remember loving it when I was a kid. He makes so many cool things. You should see the beautiful shelf he made me for my house! I love it.

My Grandad also plays the harmonica when we visit, and Jonah loves it. Every time we leave, Jonah always asks us if he can have his own harmonica. My mom bought him his very own one and he plays it every day-it's pretty dang cute!

I love my Grandparents, and feel so lucky that they are still in my life so that my kids can know them too. We are praying that my Grandad will recover soon.