I was looking at old pictures feeling a little sad about how big my children are. To me there is no greater feeling of acomlishment than my children. The impact they have had in my life is profound.Time went by so fast. I know some people would say don't you love that they are out of diapers and that it is getting easier to take them places, but.... I love babies!!! I always have!! I have truly been blessed! I love my children! I know there are moments I don't feel so grateful for them. For example, when they dump all the shampoo out and flood the bathroom or break the dvd player! :) But don't all mothers have that screaming inside moment? If you don't you are what you call a saint.

How cute is my Matt in the stripped shirt? I love him so much!!

Welcome home Uncle Luke! Kaitlyn was so excited! This was at the airport and Luke was greeted by 8 little nieces and nephews! They all ran and hugged him. It was a wonderful experience! I am so glad I got to be there. Everyone cried! Matt cried too, even though he will never admit it! He couldn't help it since his youngest brother was just coming home from serving a two year mission, Matt was pretty proud! We love you Lukie!!

Alli and Josh with some of their cute friends. Too bad you can't see josh's face and Alli hair is in her face! I love this picture!

I tried for a long time to get them to stop playing and sit still after many bribs and threats this is all I got. The picture is fuzzy but at least they look cute.

Mothers

Since it is Thankgiving, I wanted to express a little gratitude . I am so grateful for my in-laws! I know, can you believe it? I have heard horror stories of in-laws. Especially mother in-laws. But that is who I am most grateful for! When I was nine years old my mother passed away. Since than I have always craved for that motherly love. Then, two years ago my father passed away. It was hard but a part of me felt at peace knowing he was with my mother. I feel like my mother in-law fills that need and want of a mother. She is one of the most thoughtfull , caring, and selfless people I know. She is always trying to make sure everyone is happy and comfortable in her home. She will stay up late and get up in the middle of the night to help with children so you can rest. She would drop everything in a heart beat if someone needed her. Even if it required seven hours of driving. These are a few small things she would do. I love her like a mother and feel though she is truly a blessing to me and my children! I'm grateful for you too Matt!

Can't get enough of Pa PA

Pa Pa Tait and Alli

Does anyone have advise for a mother bear with a wild cub? I woke up at five a.m to see Josh had his light on. Now, this is not unusual to find Josh playing in his room in the middle of the night. I walked in the hallway to than see the bathroom light was on. I found him on the bathroom floor and he had a bottle of lotion that he had decided to squirt half of it out on the floor. He also had the hand sanitizer that he squirted out as well. He is so busy and into everything. I thought the older they get the better they get. Not with Josh he seems to just get better at getting into things. He can not be left alone for not even a minute by himself. If I leave him in the bath he will get out and try to plunge the toilet then dump out any kind of soap he can find, then look for anything I mean anything he is not suposed to play with. Alli on the other hand is very sweet, quiet and calm. I know some of you can relate but with Matt's twelve hour days then coming home to do more homework I am left alone to feel overwelmed. Thank goodness this is the last year of school and the Law journal is slowing down. Well for now.

Beautiful princess