Mufasa

Many, many years ago-- seriously, like in the 70's-- my family was on a trip. At least I think we were. I have a pretty good memory, but the trip part could be my imagination!!

Anyway. We went to a fabric store. My older sister, nancy, saw a fabric panel with a lion. Now, if you don't know my sister you must understand that she has always been the unique one. She was a tomboy-- that always had lots of boyfriends-- she loves, LOVES animals. This girl cried in 'King Kong' and laughed in 'Jaws'.

So, wanting a fabric lion head was no shock to any of us. I don't remember if it was going to be a wall hanging or a quilt, but it was purchased.

And seeing as how it wasn't a huge priority-- it sat on a shelf waiting to be sewn. It sat so long, it was long forgotten.

Fast forward 30 years. Upon our cleaning out closets after our dad passed away-- I pulled out this gem. We all had a good laugh and I took him home hoping to finish what my mom had planned to do.

It didn't happen quickly. But finally, Mufasa lives!!! I decided on a design and got this baby finished, almost in time for Nancy's 50th birthday.

I'm pretty sure she loved it. I kinda love it too!!! Even for a lion head....

Sweet Sixteen

Happy Birthday Andrea!!

I can hardly believe it's been 16 years since I begged (not kidding, I totally had to BEG) my doctor into inducing me so that you wouldn't be born on my birthday...

--yes, call me stingy if you'd like, but with 5 kids, I didn't want to share my birthday if I could help it!!!

Luckily my doctor obliged and hooked up the pitocin!! The adventure was really started on the 24th, but Andrea for sure wanted everyone to know she would not be bosses around like that!! She didn't come until the 25th. (Sunny side up-- different then her four older siblings who arrived normal style, but all with cords wrapped around their necks!)

Our lives have never been the same!! This girl has ruled our household since the day she arrived. :). And we all love her to death! We would be lost without her!
She brings so much love and fun into our home (that is after she eventually stopped crying about and for everything!!-lol)

We all love you Andrea!! You are the perfect baby to our family :)

Happy birthday!!

March MADness

I'm totally caught up in the madness of March!! My entire brackets don't look as pretty as my Midwest bracket..... I wish they did!!

Only dumb Missouri blew it!! Lets go DUKE!!

As of tonight, 6/8 for the elite eight. 3/4 for the final four!! And both my teams for the final game are still in!!! Holla!!!

:)

Sundays

This is totally my new gig.

Every Sunday you can find me visiting a primary (the children's classes) in some ward in my stake!!

Today being St. Patrick's Day was especially fun... Who can resist orange and green mustaches?? Not me!!

Even though I haven't been in my own ward for weeks-----pretty sure people think my kids have no mother, or I'm inactive---- I do enjoy my new calling as the Stake Primary President. It's pretty sweet. The children are always so cute.

And I get to work with some pretty amazing ladies too!! Seated beside me are my two counselors and a member of our board. The Brunette secretary and other board members were visiting a different ward!! (Totally not on purpose, but it's how it turned out.)

A lovely, lovely St. Patty's Day!!

:)

Victory!

A wonderful weekend in Napa, the "fatherland," was made even better when the littlest brother beat the biggest brother in ping pong. 2 out of 3 proves it wasn't just luck!!

Good job Jim! It was a great game to watch!

I smell Spring

I love this time of the year. I have Spring fever like no other. This fever usually comes over me because I am sick of wearing my winter shoes. I prefer to be barefoot or in flip flops any day.... I'm just tired of the whole socks, shoes, and cold feet.

So the sun has been shining, the temperatures rising, and I am so excited!!

These two cuties are super excited for spring too!!! Can't you tell?

Chubby Bunnies

I have tried many ways to post this!! I am sorry for the delay.

Every mother deserves to watch her kids play CHUBBY BUNNIES :)

It doesn't take a lot to entertain us.  We were all very entertained.  

Riley and Kevin. You guys are awesome!