A little update on the girls

In the busyness of of everyday life, I want to remember the small things that make me smile through out the day.

Brianna has become quite the bookworm. As an avid reader myself, this makes me SO happy. I love walking into her room and seeing the pile of books she reading on her desk. She is still doing GREAT in school and just made Honor ROll again this year.

Olivia has such a neat little imagination lately. On any given day she is a mommy, doctor, princess, witch, dog, hunter, or cashier. She is constantly changing her outfits and dressing up in a new character. She is at such a fun age!

 

 

Maya is still as sweet as ever. Her favorite place to hang out is in my arms. She is a pretty relaxed baby, and is pretty content sitting and observing her world. She is no hurry to crawl or keep up with her old sisters just yet. And that is fine with me! She can stay my calm, quiet baby for as long as she wants ;)

 

Prayer Journals

The other night Brianna came up to me and asked if we could talk about something serious (I always get a little nervous when she starts a conversation this way!). But of course I told her she can talk to me about anything.

She looked so worried as she confessed to me that she believes in Jesus and knows he died on the cross, but she just doesn't "feel" him anymore. I assured her it was OK to feel this way sometimes and explained how it took me a long time to really "feel" God's presence too. I told her praying is the best way to start and keep a good relationship with God.

So, the next day we went to the bookstore so she could pick out her very own prayer journal. She was very excited! She has been writing in it everyday. I hope and pray as she looks back on the prayers she writes that she can see how God is really listening and answering her prayers.

Ice Fishing

Torrey took Brianna ice fishing today. They caught over 20 fish but only 6 were big enough to keep.

Brie checking the tip-up

Having fun in the ice shanty

I love her expression in this picture. She looks pretty proud of that little fish!

Maybe next winter we can all go. I'm sure Olivia would love seeing the fish and playing in the shanty!

Birthday Girl

My first born turned EIGHT in December! I can't believe how fast the years went by.




Brianna at 8:

~You are doing really well in school. You are reading at a 3rd grade level and you excel in spelling

~You LOVE to play with your friends

~You are a great little artist and song writer

~You have a silly sense of humor

~You are a GREAT big sister. Olivia just adores you

*Favorite color: Blue and Green
*Favorite food: grilled pork chops and anything chocolate
*Favorite book: Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her bed
*Favorite TV show: Hannah Montana



Since we had family in from out of town, we decided to have a small family party at home this year.











Brianna received lots of great gifts. Barbies, art & crafts, and a new jacket to name a few. Mom and dad got her a Nintendo DS! She was very excited since she's been asking for one for about 2 years now!

It was a bit chaotic at times. We had 5 babies under 2 years old, and 7 kids running around playing games!






Blowing out the candles

Livvy waiting for cake!