Ella the big Kindergartener

Not sure if I'm aloud to post the proof. But hopefully this isn't illegal. LOL. How cute is she! I cannot even believe that she is already taking kindergarten pictures! I know all I do is blog about all my nieces and nephews but I love to brag about these gorgeous kids! I just LOVE them!

Proud Aunt

I love being an aunt! Today I am especially grateful! I have prayed for this little one for months now. Prayed that he would be healthy, prayed that he would come when it was his time, prayed that he would know as soon as he entered this world how much his family loved him and how much I already loved him as his aunt. I have been waiting anxiously all day to hear about his little entrance. I am so glad he is here and can't wait to love him to pieces just like I do my other 18 nieces and nephews. I am so thankful that I get to be an aunt to these wonderful kids. They mean the world to me! So...until you are named little one....I love you "baby boy!"

I love them

Homesick for....

home.
football games and the smell of dusty pom poms.
everyone talking at once in the kitchen.
holding baby nieces and nephews.
padres games.
jumping off the deck.
grandma reeves Saturday morning scones.
the smell of grandpa jacks red sweater and sound of his "hole in the head"songs.
reading scriptures around the couch.
someone laughing during prayer.
the sound of the wheat grinder in the garage.
the pit.
hiking the rock.
alans red truck.


Growing up I took so many things for granted. Being away from them I sometimes find myself so homesick for them. Life is good and there are a million things I am grateful to have in my life now and I am not saying I don't enjoy living in this moment as well, but when I have a moment to stop and think about everyone and everything back home I simple miss things. Tonight is that moment. I just think it's important to remember memories that helped shape me into who I am today. I am grateful for them. I am grateful for the chance we have to make memories in every year of our lives. I'm sure in the future I will look back and be homesick for the memories I am making now....but today I am enjoying thinking about home.

Happy Birthday Dallin

Dallin!!! Happy Birthday!!! This little man is a ball of energy! I had the opportunity to babysit him for a little less than a month last year and he kept me on my toes. However, I managed to fall in love with this little guy because he really is the sweetest kid! At the time he loved to lick...and he would lick me any chance he got...makes me laugh thinking back on it. He also loved to run, he kept me movin'!! Dallin and I would play cars and sing songs. I miss those nights when I would lay in bed with him singing primary songs trying to get him to fall asleep. He became my little buddy. I miss you Dallin, but I hope you had a very happy birthday! You are a wonderful little boy and my buddy! I can't wait till I get to see you again soon!!!! here's a little song for you because I know you love it!

Special Luke Day!

This little guy is getting baptized tomorrow~ I cannot believe he is already old enough to be baptized! Luke is such a tender sweet heart of a boy! I love this kid! He is S.M.A.R.T! He knows what he is doing and how important this day is for him. I am so proud of you Luke and I know that everyone who came to visit and be there for your baptism loves you and is proud of you too. I wish I could be there. Please know I will be thinking of you all day tomorrow. Remember this day, it is a special one, try to remember the feelings you felt and if you get a chance, write them down. I still remember the day I got baptized. It was a very special day that I will never forget. I hope tomorrow will be that way for you! I love you Luke! Happy Baptism day!!

Thursday April 8th is my brother Johnny's birthday. Here are a few reasons why i love him

-he listens with love

-he is the best person to have at a get together with our family because he gets everyone laughing, for as long as I can remember he has been the comedian in our family!

-he ALWAYS wants to do everything to the best of his ability. This is a great example to me!

-he loves kids! And is a great father, very hands on and always wanting to teach his kids by example.

-he has a green thumb...pretty much the only one in the family!

-he is really good with money....I remember he could save better than anyone else...when he was younger he had this big glass apple juice jar full of pennies

-he LOVES grape soda, candy, and junk food! This is one of my favorite things about Johnny...he is truly a kid at heart and it makes me laugh sometimes at the things he feels are special treats....and he is as skinny as a rail which makes it awesome that he can eat this stuff...BUT he also loves to try new things and loves healthy food too. His wife is an amazing cook...he really lucked out

-not only is his wife a good cook...but so is he! Johnny is someone who can do pretty much anything. He can even braid hair! When I was younger I remember him braiding my hair. That's just how he is...he likes to do EVERYTHING and learn EVERYTHING. i love that about him

-Johnny loves the gospel. He has a true testimony of it and lives it!

-Johnny loves family

-he loves to sit and reminice with his mom and enjoys their moments together...she likes it too

-Johnny is smart! he is good at dedicating himself to learning

-he has a very tender heart

Johnny is someone who I admire not only for his strength, but also for his love of life. One of his favorite sayings is "Carpe diem" seize the day....and that is exactly how he lives his life. I love you Johnny and I could list 1000 reasons why..but I won't embarrass you. I just want you to know that you make my life better because you are in it! Happy birthday Bishop....I hope you get to relax today! Thanks for being my big brother! Love ya- nat