nuf said

pretty much my favorite saying.

we can all be a lot happier if we just wag a little more ;)

Seven Wagdogs, Soon to be Eight!

Conference Sunday with all of my kids = Heaven!

Ah yes. These are my kids. One nice photo, a million crazy ones. Jessica looks great in every photo-- I hope the others don't warp her-- lol.

Seriously. They are so fun to be around.  You never know what will happen next. Cheap entertainment.  Well, they can be mighty expensive... so cheap probably isn't the right word. 

The boys are intently looking at Marissa's Germany book (which is so cool!) and I couldn't resist adding this lovely photo of Andrea.  Hahahaha.  Makes me laugh every time I look at it. :)

A brunette you ask?? Why YES!  That is Jessica. Our lovely daughter/sister-in-law to be.  We are so excited for the big day.... June 23rd.  We love having her in our family. She even puts up with all the craziness!

Birthday Recap

 Turning 15 turned out to be pretty great.

More presents came after the surprise party.  :)

Hooray! She got 'The Hunger Games' necklace she was hoping for!

It's lovely.  A little parachute with a pearl. 

Itunes and money are great, brothers know just what to get.  A hand written book of important things from an older brother was awesome.

Ah yes. A new tennis bag. And a new sports bag (not pictured.)  This completely proves how much Andrea loves sports!! 

Here is the birthday girl reading that important book.

Pink Champagne birthday cake -- this girl is SO smart! Pink Champagne is the only way to go.  Look closely. Even Jacquie got to participate in singing to the birthday girl.  I love technology. :)

Happy Birthday Again Andrea!

My birthday came and went too.  I had a busy day-- a field trip and a swim meet! Then we packed for our spring break trip to Utah.  Being with all 5 of my kids for the weekend was the best birthday present ever.  AND, I was showered with love, cards, and gifts from wonderful friends.  I am very blessed.

March is the best month!

One Happy Camper

Today we hoped for a waterproof cast. The doctor pulled a fast one-- probably because Riley was so sad he didn't get one last time--- and just took the cast OFF!!

He's been released to swim!! The splint must be worn if he's not swimming, and believe me.... This Kid is so happy!!

When You're 15....

 Our Andrea turned 15 today.

We've been singing the Taylor Swift Song in our heads ALL day!! :)

 Once again I found some pictures of this wonderful girl on my phone. :)

That's a bonus for a birthday post!!

 I don't know how are family would be without this little girl.

She has made all of our lives a lot more fun!  Yes, she did cry a lot when she was little.... But she makes us laugh a lot now.  Seriously. This girl makes us laugh until we cry.  Laughing during Sacrament meeting isn't the best... but I'll admit that sometimes she is just so funny I even laugh then.

It's hard to be serious for a long time when you're with Andee. That is for sure.

This year, Andrea's most amazing kindred spirit friend helped make her lifetime dream-- of having a surprise birthday party-- come true.  It was great.  She was totally surprised!! :)  Thanks Morgan! (And Allie!)

Sorry about the zombie eyes..... Gotta love the flash!

 Andrea is an amazing girl.  She is beautiful. And so talented. She can do anything she sets her mind to do. Sometimes I wonder if she even has any idea how much potential she has stored up inside...

She surely will change the world. I'm sure of it.  And the world will be laughing the whole time.

 I love you little Andee-loo-hoo!

Thank you for being my baby girl. :) My world is so much better with YOU in it! (And I know your Dad feels the same exact way!!)

Hunger Games

I did something for the first time--- which was a great way to keep myself feeling young as I approach another birthday (ever creeping closer to that ridiculous icky sounding age of five zero....)

I went to a midnight premiere of The Hunger Games!!!

Andrea and my friend Gail went!! We stood in line, waited hours in the theatre, and got home in the wee hours.

Was it worth it??

Heck yes it was!!!

Andrea + iPhone = pictures

Here's another!