One day I hope to wake up and find that I made a difference. Not the kind that makes news, or you read about hundreds of years later. I want my family and friends to be able to say that Katy had some faults but she overcame them long enough to teach some good to someone else.

For a long time Vandi and I have discussed doing things (little services) for other people anonymously. simple things like paying for the milk of the person behind you in the grocery store, or leaving money in the washing machines here at our apartments. As I have started to think about what i can do to make someones day I realized I want to do more for the ones that are closest to me. Somewhere in the last few years I have had problems with my attitude. I do not know what made the change happen but all of a sudden it was normal for me to be impatient rather then the easy going that I had when I was younger. I know its late but my resolution this year is to be more patient. Simple I know, but it means a lot to me. Being more patient would show that I have more respect for those I love the most.

Bear Lake

Jake got to go on his first tube ride! He did great all he wanted to do was "go faster"

Devin is trying to get the seagulls to land on him. So we all were throwing food at Devin to help.

Shopping trip

Jakes First Day of Pre-School

Something Sweet

Today Gemma went in to get her 4 mo. shots. She is good and growing strong but what I loved most about her appointment was Jake. His response to her tears could not have been better. After her shots I held her out to him and he gave her a hug and a kiss on the cheek and told her that "it's OK, Gemma" .

I am coming to find that even though I am good at getting shots and I don't mind my children getting them, it still breaks my heart to see them in actual pain. I first realized this when I almost passed out for the first time in my life when Jake had his surgery when he was 3 mo. old and they were haveing a hard time getting his IV needle to go in. They were holding him down and his little cries were so sad I had to leave the room and get some fresh air.

So when Gemma was letting out her sweet litlle cry and Jake came to the rescue I realized just how much I care about being their Mom.

Sillynessness

This is my GROUCH face

Yes, the answer to your question; "is Chance wearing a cowboy hat?" is yes.

Oh So Pretty

Aunt Nattie made some dresses.

If you look close Jake is wearing his friend Emyri's jammie pants

Feelin hot, hot, hot

I love these kids!!!!!!

It got so warm Gemma melted!

SIX YEARS!!!

Devin and I made it six whole incredible years. We are best friends and are still perfect for each other.

What did we do?

We went to TWO movies and DINNER...........WITHOUT KIDS! Shocker, I know. However we did servive and I hope Oma did as well.

One of my favorite moments from six years ago would be sleeping on the floor of our first appartment. We woke up together every morning to eat a poptart and a glass of milk.

One of my favorite moments from this year would be catching Devin being a wonderful Father to our children. It happens often and melts my heart.

God choose Devin and I to be together and I am so happy he picked Devin for me. I love him and I will charish our life together.

A review of what we missed!

WOW! it has been FOREVER since we posted something. I am now trying to figure out this incredibly hard to use blog thingy! I will try to post often but no promises! Anyhoodle I thought I would share a few tidbits with you all...

Jake was at the neighbors yesturday. His little friend said to the mom, "Mom, make sure to bring my ball in from outside tonight." Jake looks at the mom with a serious face and says, "Yah, and don't let it hit my neener!"

Gemma now thinks its pretty awesome to lick my nose...gross but cute.

Jake was outside showing a friend a new toy from the dollar store. His friend shrugged his shoulders and walked off. Jake said "No, your supposed to say "cool"." He then saw his other friend and showed it to her, she imediatly said "cool, Jake can I see it for a sec?"

Gemma loves her brother and will stop crying just to hear him talk!

Devin made my day by bring home chocolate milk, dohnuts and cheese, salami, and crackers...I did not eat them all at once.

THE FORTRESS!!!

Jake has been sleeping in his "fort" for the last five nights! His buddies have set up camp on the floor by his bed!

Jake and Gemma, best buds

Gemma has arrived

Santa Came!!!

Hey! Is that mine? Move over Umpa & Dad, I'm the new Tool Man.

Look Mom, it's a cow.

Happy Birthday Devin!!

Fire Power!

Look at me now!

Aunt Melina gets the credit for sticking me in this tutu, but I don't care because I have Dad's cell phone.

Hey, Dad! Let's go play some ball!

Here I come!