Seek the Higher Ground

I watched this video tonight and loved it. I am not familiar with Elder Quentin L. Cook since he is one of the newest members of the quorum of the twelve. What an inspiring video! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAaBJrn9su8&feature=player_embedded

Madelyn's Gift

Actually I don't know if it should be called a gift or a curse. Ever since Madelyn was able to crawl she has been obsessed with anything small (were talking tip of a pencil small!). As a baby she would crawl around and pick up all of the clothes fuzzies and dirt specks we would have on our floors. Just this last weekend she spent a good amount of time observing bugs that were smaller than ants in her Grandma and Grandpa Dougherty's back yard. At one point she thought they might even hear her if she screamed at the top of her lungs "Hello" (so cute).

Well just now I turned around and saw this (don't mind her outfit please. She chose her own clothes today). On her own she decided to start cleaning the floors however she wasn't just wiping them she was scrubbing smaller than the eye can see dirt spots. That's my girl!

Here are some other recent pictures of our oldest princess! I love you Madelyn!

Brooklyn 3 months

Poor thing has a mom who isn't good at taking pictures, but at least I am taking them (I hear the third child is the one that will most likely have the least pictures taken of them as an infant).

Brooklyn is still loved by all even though Kaelyn periodically bops her on the head with a toy. She is just becoming interested in toys and loves to watch her sisters dance and sing around the living room.

Here are a few pictures of her at 3 months. She is my little chia pet with all of that dark hair that won't stop growing. She is a big talker (she fits right in with the rest of the women in this family) and laughs when you kiss her on her neck.

I just can't get enough of her!

Birthday Cake for Jay's Mom

I am the worst blogger ever I know, but here are a few posts to make up for the past few months that I have missed.

Here is a birthday cake I made for Jay's mom. I put blond brownies in the middle for the nugget covered in condensed milk sandwiched between two layers of chocolate cake. It was sooo yummy and I don't even like chocolate cake!

Dearest Friend

My dearest friend,

I am saddened and frustrated today that you are dying. You have been such a trustworthy friend and now our time together is fading fast. Your failing health and performance has drawn me to your side more times than I had wished, but even with your poor health we have been a good team. You have made me work harder than most and with a sad and relieved heart I know our friendship will not last much longer. Good bye my trusty old washing machine! You are dying and it is time for a new one!

I don't have enough time in the day to turn your dials again and again just to get through one cycle. I am tired of finding mysterious screws in the wash and can't seem to figure out where they are coming from. You are too loud and my ears just can't take listening to you and my children (someone must go and it isn't going to be the kids). Farewell, farewell, adieu! Love, Me

Welcome Brooklyn LeIsle

This past Friday Brooklyn LeIsle was born into our family. She is so cute with lots of black hair and a laid back personality. My mom was here to help out, Jay's mom is now going to take over and then my sister, Collette will be coming later on this week. I have been getting dinners from friends and family and Jay and the even the girls have been a big help. We are so excited to have her here!

Madelyn's First Day of Primary

Maddy offically became a Sunbeam last week. We are so excited for her. So far she has really enjoyed her teacher and has come home singing a new song she has learned for the past two weeks. We love you Maddy! You are growing up so fast!