Klaira The Artist...

So I'm opening up the mail, and it says that Klaira won an award for a painting, and there is an awards ceremony, RSVP. So we did, and we didn't really think that it was that big of a deal. We show up just in time, in this gorgeous building, to watch Klaira receive her award for 3rd place out of 2,000 students. Her art was the only one that got entered from her school. I am soo proud of this girl. This was such a huge fun night!

I really hope that I can look back on this entry, and see that I was being strengthened, not weakened. I really have finally learned that Everyone is going through something. That was a huge realization. What I really am ready to know is how do you know if you are even halfway there to learning something from your trial. Without you seeing me cry, mine is that I want another baby. I really do. My girls do. Mark do's too! I really feel like the time frame for this trial should be over. Its been long and hard, and really, really hard. I feel like I have given a good fight and I want a different one,straight out of the bag. I have to figure out what mile marker I'm on because, I haven't seen a finish line in a while. Uhh, plus my eyes are going to be swollen shut tomorrow. Ps. Give your Infertility friend a huge hug for me!

Our First Kentucky Christmas!!

Christmas Eve...

Went to the West's, I'm sad that I didn't take my camera. Their home is gorgeous, built in 1920, huge, on acreage. Lots of different family and friends came that night, probably about sixty. We had appetizers, sang Christmas carols, acted out the Nativity. I told my friend, that this was the kind of thing that you only saw in the movies. I'm sad that I didn't get pictures, because then you would of understood. We dressed up, and really spent time thinking about our Savior. I loved it. As we were driving home it was snowing, the real quiet snow. Christmas morning, my girls didn't wake up until 9. It really was the best Christmas ever! We stayed home ALL Day. Lily got a violin, and Mark sat there and worked with her for probably two hours. She is sooo excited about it. My mom got made the girls gorgeous American girl outfits. Klaira made me the sweetest pincushion. She made Lily an awesome glasses case, and Klaira made Mark a Guitar pik holder. We didn't have alot of extra money to have the girls shop, so they took up embroidery. They had a blast making things for everyone. I really got homesick this week. This was the first time too, but I talked to my mom, and she really made me feel better. I am so thankful that she has been in my same shoes, because she really is right. Why would we ever extend ourselves to others if we just always hung out with our family? I really am so thankful to have this opportunity. You really learn to appreciate EVERYONE. Every single person.

November...

Wow, it really has been a whirlwind. A fun whirlwind. I cannot believe how time has flown. I absolutely loved fall here. I really forgot how magical the seasons are.I would be driving around just wanting to tell people that they needed to be looking at the trees. I think they take advantage of them here. Fall was warm here too. Not the kind I'm used to in Pinedale, the blow your skirt completely up kind of wind. The nights absolutely gorgeous.

I really was thankful, I didn't post about it but I really am thankful. We had Thanksgiving with some friends from our ward. Klaira and I spent the day cooking, just like my mom used to. We made homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and deviled eggs. It took us all day for some reason. Dinner was yummy, super yummy! After we sat around and made gingerbread houses. We weren't in a hurry, it was really lots of fun.
I missed my family, and my friends lots. Next morning, Black Friday, I slept in. Very unusual since the last few years I was either having my own sale, or helping my mom and Amy with theirs. The next day we went to see Secratariat. That was such a good movie. Worth waiting for. Since the movie closest to us is the dollar movie, we really are on their schedule. It's the cheaper way. Then I was off to Virginia to do hair, then the following week to Arizona. Oh yeah, that's why time flew.

Halloween

Amazing Little Town

No more Uniforms...only Sassy Outfits!

So after Klaira's school teacher (the one that was a guy that talks like a girl), got fired, we still gave their school a shot fo two more weeks. But when klaira cam home again and again complaining about not learning, I knew something was definately going to have to change. So we went and changed schools. Pheww. They are now in a Montessorie school and loving it! And although it was nice to have them wear uniforms, I love seeing their sassy outfits too. Oh, and good thing they had us test Lily to see if she could see. If not we would still be telling her to watch where she's going. Uggh. Yeah totally never thought that she might not be able to see!

And Then I Turned 32!! Yikes!

I just found out Kobe Bryant is 32 and he has played more games than any other NBA player has at his age. (Lately I love watching basketball with Mark) Well I can say that my family really is my hugest accomplishment at this age!! We are loving hanging out with eachother and I know my girls love having me not work.

The Party for a 10 year old!

Requests were...owls, rice krispie cake, a tent and some games!! I cannot believe you are ten Klaira, you seem twenty. You are way cooler than your mom and I love you tons.

We Have an August birthday in our family!!

So Klaira's birthday started off with this yummy breakfast from Lynn's Cafe. For sure yumy and such a cool place! Klaira came home and loved that so many at school knew it was her birthday...and then we went shopping with some dough she got for her birthday which she says she prefers now. I think she's way to young to just give money to. Don't ya think.

After July Comes October!!

So here goes some much needed updating. I feel like I facebook and I have told the world, and then I don't feel like updating Thee Blog, but For reals I want to have this printed someday.

Here is photos from the August Folder, We love to go exploring, and love to look at homes. I can't wait til my Arizona people come to see! They are not going to believe it. I love this front porch!! I should of stayed out of it, but I absolutely think it's gorgeous.