Happy 3rd Birthday To My Sweet Nephew Zachary

My Dad, brother and Zachary. Three generations together.

He just wanted to blow out his candles. So ready for some cake!


I love how his tongue is sticking out as he is swinging at the pinata! One of my favorite pictures!


What a sweet boy he is, and a huge blessing to our family. I can't believe that he's three. How fast the time has gone!

Kyle's 8th grade graduation

I don't even know where to begin. I love this boy, or as he often reminds me, this teenager, more than life itself. He is amazing. I am so proud of him not only for his accomplishments, but for who he is. I can't believe that he is old enough to be in high school. The next four years will fly by, and soon he will be in college. It is crazy to think how the first 15 years of his life have flown by.

Kyle's name was called, and there was a whole lot of screaming from our section!

It rained that morning. It first started off with a sprinkle, then as the ceremony went on, the flood gates opened. Poor kids were soaked by the time it was all over.


So proud of this guy!


I wonder what's in store for him. Who he'll be when he grows up. I'm sure of three things though, I know that he'll be loving, compassionate and I know that he will know that he is loved.


Congratulations Kyle!

Finally, chill, and enjoy!

Next, use 2 cups of milk chocolate chips, and microwave them for about 2 minutes.


Stir, and them spread them onto your peanut butter mixture.

Yummy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups!

I love these! Here's the recipe:

2 cubes of butter
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups of graham crackers crushed
2 cups of powdered sugar
2 cups chocolate chips



Put peanut butter and butter in a bowl, and microwave for about a minute, and stir together.


Next, add the graham crackers and powdered sugar, and mix together.

I Voted!

I voted yesterday. I vote for several reasons. I feel like I have a voice, and if I don't use it, then I loose it. I vote because I am an American, and am very proud to live in this country. I love America, and am grateful for the opportunities that I am afforded because I am a citizen of this great country. I vote because I want to set a good example for my niece and my nephews. I want them to know that not only is it their duty as a citizen, but it is their right, and priviledge. I vote because I want to make a difference. I vote because it counts. I vote because we all should, and yet so many don't.

Russell M. Nelson

I had the wonderful opportunity to hear Russell M. Nelson speak yesterday. Not only did I get to hear him speak, but afterward I got to shake his hand. As I looked at him, I could feel the love that he has for me, and saw that love demonstrated again and again as he shook hands with others, and spoke to them. I was so inspired, and learned so much. I am grateful for living prophets, and the blessings that they bring. What a wonderful opportunity that we have to learn from them; to receive that direct communication from our Father in Heaven.