Six Nine and Under

Just thought I'd let you know what I'll be doing in September... and no your eyes aren't deceiving you, there are two!

Hang On

Claire Biffs It!

As we were walking home from Hillary's preschool, Claire got a little too excited about crossing the street and payed for her enthusiasm.

Dustin Turns 7!

My little man is seven today! When did he go from being a cute little toddler to a grown up boy? Time sure flies. Here are some birthday pics of Dustin: Some important things to remember about Dustin as he turns 7.

~He is a great little piano player and is learning so fast. If only we could get him to look at the music.

~Dustin loves to read and loves to go to school.

~One thing Dustin inherited from his dad is a love for video games. It think he'd be on his Leapster or on the Wii all day if I let him.

~Dustin is a great brother to all 3 of his sisters. He only gets too rough every once in awhile but they all love to play with him.

We love you, Dustin! I hope you have a great birthday!

Nada

At least 5 times in the past 2 weeks I have sat down and typed a few words, hoping something interesting would spring from the tips of my fingers and onto the screen. Each time I deleted what I wrote and walked away from the computer with a sigh.

Perhaps it is the post-holiday-winter-dwelling blues that I am experiencing. Maybe it's the fact that January always seems to be the longest month of the year. Or it could be the fact that I'm tired of doing the same thing day after day after day.

Either way, I got nothing.

Nothing funny. No photos. Nothing mildly entertaining (if you even thought I was entertaining in the first place).

However, I DO have the irresistible urge to eat chocolate all day while snuggled up in my bed with a good book and a heating pad to keep me warm since my other heater is in CA.

No, I am not doing that, but doesn't it sound good?

Claire is 3!!!

Three years ago this morning, my little Samantha Claire was born. I forget sometimes that we share the same name :) What a sweet, little girl our family has been blessed with. Here are some pictures of her today.Just a few of the things I love about Claire as she turns 3.

~She is dress obsessed (which is meant for a later post). We sometimes go through 10 dresses a day both church and play ones.

~Where there are dresses, there will be spinning and her two favorite questions..."Want to see me spin?" and "Want to see me do a little dance?"

~She still loves to be held and even though there are times that are harder than others, I always love to hear her say "Mama, can you hold me, please?"

~I love to sit and have conversations with Claire. You never know what direction they will head. You could start off talking about the game she was playing and end up with her asking what's for lunch.

~Claire gives the softest kisses and is my cuddly, snuggly princess!

Happy Birthday, Claire! I can't imagine life without you!

Word for 2010

A few years ago, my friend Nance began a great new tradition and this year I've decided to follow suit. Instead of making a bunch of New Years resolutions that only last a couple of weeks, you choose a word, just ONE WORD to focus on for the entire year. Hopefully, as the year goes on you can use it to improve and enrich your life.

So the word I have chosen with a little help from my mom is REMEMBER. Remember that I am a Child of God. Remember the abundance of blessings I have been given. Remember the blessings promised to me if I keep God's commandments and the covenants I have made. Remember to be happy! I hope that I will be able to find ways to "recognize and remember God's kindness." I have started by putting a quote at the column to left. Maybe every time you see it, you will be reminded of the unmeasurable love our Heavenly Father has for you and for each of his children.