the rest is still unwritten...

Nicolas, Nicolas...

2009-11-10T08:43:00.000-08:00

Here's our 2nd grader.

So handsome, I think. Even in his hockey gear!

They grow to fast...I need another BOY!

Soooo Curious

2009-10-30T17:41:00.000-07:00

Sophia was so curious when we got home, she barreled over the suitcases and took everything out....she was there a while. Why is it that they have the coolest stores in Utah?

Zion's National Park

2009-10-30T17:36:00.000-07:00

If you ever get a chance...you must see it!

Southern Utah

2009-10-30T17:34:00.000-07:00

The Rets Family, Shopping & In N Out Burger. A great trio!

Our dear friends (and Nicolas' bestfriend) Anton and Marie Rets.

Bob and I with Anton and Marie the day we left. Some of you in Rochester may remember Elder Rets, the awesome Russian missionary who served in Rochester for 2 years. He's now married to a wonderful woman, is taking his boards to become a doctor in the U.S. and they are expecting a baby in April!!

We LOVE The Christensen Family

2009-10-30T16:59:00.000-07:00

One of the major highlights of our trip was our awesome visit with The Christensen Family. They are so special to us, their daughter Alisa, our first missionary, taught Bob and I the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have been so blessed by this amazing family. They have always treated us as family, have been there thru difficult circumstances and have supported us spiritually over the last 5 years. When you need advice, guidance..this is where you go. They came to our first endowment and our family sealing. They're so special!!

We had a blast with them. Spent the day at Temple Square, did an endowment session and had an amazing dinner at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. We spent a few days at their beautiful home and loved every second of it. Thank you!

It Took 40 Years To Build.

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The Angel Moroni, that the everlasting gospel may be preached to all the world.

The grand spires.

The history.

Beautiful.

The Salt Lake City Temple is my favorite temple. I was very excited to have Bob in Salt Lake City, I've been there several times - this was Bob's first visit. I LOVE this temple and was very excited for him to see it, especially the insude. Simply stated...GORGEOUS. There is so much history to this temple, it's SOOO cool. GOSH, I LOVE the history of this church! You can find more about the history of this temple here.

Lovely.

2009-10-25T18:03:00.000-07:00

WHO??

Johnny Baby and Victoria..

A gaggle of crazy girls and a man trying to keep us under control!

The place...the beautiful Salt Lake City Temple. This was the first live sealing Bob and I attended since we were sealed 4 years ago. This was one of the top 3 spiritual and emotional experiences we have had since joining the church. Victoria has been my Best Friend since 1996, she taught me a new way of life by introducing us to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It has forever changed us and we are grateful.

2009-10-25T17:57:00.000-07:00

This was one of the happiest days in my life. All I ever wanted was for her to be happy. And she is.

Beautiful couple!!

Smokin HOT!!!

Are You Kidding me!??

2009-10-25T17:51:00.000-07:00

BUSTED!!!!

So much for a quick tinkle in the bathroom!

Our Girls...

2009-10-25T17:48:00.000-07:00

Taneiya and Sophie

She LOVES her!

Shannie and Rose

Shannie and Sophie. I LOVE my girls, we had the best Summer together! Thank you!

My Sunshine Boy

2009-10-25T17:45:00.000-07:00

He's an angel. I just want to eat him up!!

Up baby, up!!

2009-10-25T17:43:00.000-07:00

In July, I walked in Sophie's room after her nap and found her...

standing up in her crib!

Smart Girl.

That hair!!!!

2009-10-25T17:41:00.000-07:00

I couldn't take it anymore....

So I cut it.

2009-10-25T17:39:00.000-07:00

Watch out, it's loaded!!!

GIGI and Sophie

Sophia is Pappy's girl. No questions asked.

More Summer Fun...

2009-10-25T17:35:00.000-07:00

Baby Fangs!!

2009-10-25T17:31:00.000-07:00

At 9 months Sophie weighed in at 25 pounds and 30& 3/4 inches.

Mongo BABY!!!

2009-10-25T17:28:00.000-07:00

In June Sophie weighed in at 20 pounds 12 ounces and 27 inches long!! Go BABY!!

Happy Fathers Day...Wegman style!

2009-10-25T17:25:00.000-07:00

Nicolas and Rosie decorated this cake for Bubbs on Fathers Day, he truly loved it!

BIg Brother

2009-10-25T17:24:00.000-07:00

Last school year, Nicolas always took time out before he left for school to play with sweet Sophia.

Penguins ROCK!

2009-10-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

I LOVE this hockey team and everything it stands for! The boys did go to the Game 4 of The Stanley Cup Finals and had an awesome time!!

and the story goes...

2009-09-17T07:54:00.000-07:00

Same cat...

one handsome man...

the fairytale wedding...

A move to New York...

2009-09-17T07:50:00.000-07:00

Three Kids Later...

Nicolas age 6.

Rosie Age 3

Sophia Age 8 months

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!!! I LOVE YOU!

MamaBargains.com

2009-06-04T12:28:00.000-07:00

Check out this awesome site!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

Countdown To New Moon

2009-06-02T10:02:00.001-07:00

MTV Movie Awards | Twilight: New Moon

Is there something wrong here??

2009-05-28T06:15:00.000-07:00

Every so often we take a step back, that happens when you've got a new baby in the house.

Something's REALLY wrong here!!

2009-05-28T06:12:00.000-07:00

Humm...my hubby got a BIG laugh out of this one. Thank goodness Nicolas doesn't know who Beavis and Butthead are. Anyone remember them? Yes...that episode was a hoot!

She's growing!

2009-05-28T06:06:00.000-07:00

PURE CHUBB!

A lazy day in the swing.

This dress is 35 years old, it was mine. Can you tell? It's totally outdated!

and just a few more.

2009-05-28T05:58:00.000-07:00

He just adores her...

so does this guy.

Hummm...sweet potatoes??

Baby Legs and DryBees, a cute combo with that BIG smile!

Truly. Beautiful.

2009-05-18T07:05:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share with you the mission blog of the West Indies Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dear friends of ours are serving in this mission and there are some amazing things going on, truly beautiful and inspiring. The work is moving forward and lives all over the World are being inspired and changed through The Book of Mormon. Click here to see it.

One of my favorites is the post from Mother's Day, May 10, 2009

OK, so it's not a Focus...

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Anyway, TASTE THE RAINBOW!!!!!!

AAAHHHHH....nothing but good times, We miss you!!

for our darling in AZ, we miss you.

2009-05-17T08:23:00.000-07:00

Big Kisses coming your way...

catch em!

Yes, she's still your Big girl.

Like her new sandals? We LOVE you.

She's a Chunker!

2009-05-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

PRUNES...she likes em!

2009-05-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

Mmm..prunes and cream of wheat

my favorite!

Just some girl time

2009-05-17T08:10:00.000-07:00

She LOVES to have her sister in bed with her, she'll ask "Mommy, can Miss. Sophia come and cuddle with me?"

Infant sleeping advice...I need some.

2009-05-04T07:50:00.000-07:00

I will say for the most part Sophie is a happy girl. We went to the doctors last week and she's weighing in at 17 pounds 12 ounces. So she's a BIG girl.

The last 3-4 weeks she's been getting up in the middle of the night 2 times approx., crying out and I rush to her (I shouldn't) I shove a bottle in her mouth, she drinks zero milk and falls right back to sleep. What's the problem here?

Her schedule is pretty much the following: her wake time is approx 2 to 2 1/2 hours and then she'll take 2 long naps, approx 1.5 hours to 2 hours long (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) in the evening it's about a 45 min. nap and bedtime is 8:30. She has a bottle with 4-5 oz. of formula every 4 to 4.5 hours and eats sweet potatoes (2.5 oz.) 2X a day, once in the morning and once for dinner. At her 8:30 (bed time) feeding she gulps down 3 oz. of rice cereal mixed with 9 ounces of formula in a bottle and she's asleep.

We are exhausted and feeling like we're out of options. Anyone...HELP...PLEASE?

Send your hubby to this site!

2009-04-20T20:36:00.000-07:00

Ladies! Mother's Day is just around the corner, this awesome necklace is made of fine oxidized silver. My girlfriend Laura is a local artisan, she's amazing and very creative. You (or your husband - tell him to get creative!!) can custom order your's here!! It would be a great gift!! If you want her phone number, call me.

Finally...a loose tooth!!

2009-04-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

Oh how he's been waiting for this day!!!

A few months back Nicolas came home and asked "why am I the only one in my class that hasn't lost a tooth yet? Everyone else has and they have BIG teeth Mom."

My response "consider yourself lucky Nick, it just means that it's less time that you'll have to go walking around with teeth looking bigger than the rest of your face!"

He was so excited to have a loose tooth, that is...until he started to eat breakfast, then it turned into whining. It was rough for a few days.In this picture above, he's got a bit of a crooked smile, he told me that "my tooth is bothering me and I can't smile right!"

he's use to the loose tooth now, and had no problem eating about a dozen sugar cookies as he decorated them. We're still waiting for it to come out...

Since he's our first, I need to get some feedback on the whole tooth fairy thing. What do you do? Traditions? Any ideas?

Rosie...why do you torture me so?

2009-04-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

Every time Rosie is outside, she comes in filthy. She's ruined more clothes than I can count, as well as shoes. There's just some dirt that won't come out in the wash. I've tried just about everything on the shelf. Anyone out there have something that works?

Happy 1st Easter Sophia!

2009-04-17T07:41:00.000-07:00

Her 1st Easter was simple and sweet....LOVE the life of a baby. But, I couldn't let this dress and sweater get away...thank goodness for employee discounts at Janie and Jack!

a new sister to love...

2009-04-17T07:19:00.000-07:00

Here's Sophie's baby announcement, Rebecca designed this especially for us, she's a talented one I tell ya! About Rebecca, she's in the Penn Yan Branch, use to be in the Fairport Ward, that's where we met (I LOVE her!) she's a professional photographer, if you've been in my house you'll see her work on every wall. Here's her site.

Simply. Lovely.

2009-04-16T18:53:00.000-07:00

A dear friend of mine took these pictures (and many more) as a gift for us, here's just a few of my favorites. I LOVE any pictures of a mother with her child. It's quite simply beautiful.

Questions About Boys

2009-03-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

Why is it that boys always have a bit of a funk to them? I make him shower daily, I can't stand it. I want to shave his head...BALD!! Not only does he have a funk, so does his room, now do I need to start washing the sheets more than once a week? Why is there always dirt under his nails? I use the dang nail brush every night. Do all boys go thru the knees of every single pair of pants they own? I'm serious!! Sneakers...he burns thru the soles in a month!! I admit, the boy plays hard, very hard, but is this normal?

Drama Makes the World Go Round...anyone got a problem with that??

2009-03-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

Recently, there's much ado about HBO's "BIG LOVE" and the episode that is airing tomorrow night. I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, it's a classy one I tell ya. Instead of fighting back, they're giving you, people of the World some context behind temples. I suggest you watch this. Like I said, it's a classy one...the Church has taken the high ground & testifying of truth without controversy or confrontation.

WHY so many posts??

2009-03-13T11:04:00.000-07:00

Let me begin...these items were given to Sophia freely in our home for over a month.

She had a double ear infection and then 5 days after getting off the antibiotics she got another. Just imagine a 4 week old baby...no wait STOP!!! I don't want you to imagine, it was awful and I love you all too much for that. I called my Mom and the next day...she was in my driveway.

Rosie was so happy, her Peanut came to rescue her from the big bad mean, sleep deprived mom and crying...wait screaming baby...

Yah, my kids call my Mom "Peanut"...don't ask, she's a tall woman, as tall as me! Same build and all...yes, I was cloned. Needless to say, this house was out of control and I was literally losing my mind, you see...

I even let my daughter make a shirt out of tape, the whole roll...I could've cared less.

As of today, Sophia's sleeping 12 hours a night (only waking 2X to eat) and napping as we speak, this is all new to us - we're keeping our fingers crossed. This is why I'm posting all of a sudden and I have lots more to share! Stay tuned!

Thanks to all of my wonderful friends who have been here to help! Amy, thanks for all the late nights, I don't know what I'll do when your gone. April, thanks for snapping me into being a good mom again (my baby needs sleep!) you gave me such good direction. Bubbs, thanks for being the glue that held this family together, I lOVE you.

The BIG SISTER role

2009-03-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

Today has been a good day. Not everyday is like this you see...but that's life with 3 children. Rosie is so wonderful with Sophia, she LOVES her and enjoy's playing with her. She acts like such a mom (when she feels like it, but when she's on, she's on!) She always comes into Sophia's room in the morning and will play with her and talk to her, she's even got her own stool. This morning Sophie was in her crib watching her mobile and listening to Rosie and I ran downstairs to quickly grab something. The monitor in the kitchen was on and I could hear Rosie's sweet voice talking to her little sister, it was the sweetest thing.

Yes, she has red hair.

2009-03-11T18:28:00.000-07:00

I thought the tablecloth was appropriate, it matches perfectly with her red hair. Sophie is sure to have made her ancestors from Londonderry, Ireland proud!

Bipple's

2009-03-11T18:21:00.000-07:00

There's obviously much talk around our house about nursing (boobs, nipples, etc.) Nicolas was eating a snack of strawberry slam Yogo's the other day and he said "Mom! look a yogo with a bipple!" Umm. Nick, that would be a nipple and please don't go round telling everyone you ate a bipple and that your mom's are hanging out all the time!

Sophie's Daily Spa Treatments

2009-03-11T18:14:00.000-07:00

Warm water and a big towel wrapped around her...

isn't this is the life.

A little massage with lotion and you've got...

one happy girl!

A little note about the frog towel, we've had it for 6 years, it was Nick's. See Mom...I don't sell everything!

for Scott & April...

2009-03-11T13:13:00.000-07:00

I totally forgot about the exersaucer in my basement till I saw it at your house...I thought to myself "what a great idea, the baby will love it!"
The baby's BIG sister loves it a little more!!

ROSIE.....

Look strange to you??

Yah, I thought so.

BIG BEN...didn't let us down!!

2009-02-13T09:12:00.000-08:00

We were so excited to travel to Ohio to watch the Super Bowl with my in-laws, everyone geared up for the big WIN!! Congrats to the Steelers for winning thier 6th super bowl!! Final score Pittsburgh 27, Cardinals 23. Yes, I did pull Nicolas out of school for 1 day, he thought it was cool to miss school because of the Super Bowl...I'm sure his teacher didn't.

FHE Lessons for a year!!

2009-02-04T12:33:00.001-08:00

I printed these off the other day and I wanted to pass them along to you!! They're amazing FHE lessons and the only thing you have to do is make a treat! Here's the link http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3510&Itemid=5

Here's a link for treats as well... http://www.sugardoodle.net/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2231&Itemid=429

Enjoy!

Addicted Twilighter...

2009-01-15T19:34:00.000-08:00

I'm a self admitted Twilight addict. I feel like I'm in the 5th grade again (that's when I became infatuated with Jon Bon Jovi...still am and I'm 35, as my YW would say "he's HOT!") Anyways, I love, love, love Twilight!!! It's dreamy isn't it?

It's 2:30 am. do you know what your kids are doing??

2009-01-13T17:27:00.000-08:00

Do you see those eyes?? She's wide awake!

Yes, we're all tired...

2009-01-13T17:24:00.000-08:00

Why is it that the mom's never sleep? I know that everyone gets tired, but mom's always seem to be up doing something, I don't know what it is that I do...but I'm always doing something.

Sophie girl...

poor Cisco, he's tired too.

In the end, it's totally worth it.

Proud siblings...

2009-01-05T08:52:00.000-08:00

Nicolas is a great BIG BROTHER, he's been asking for weeks when his sister was going to be here. He holds her all the time and gazes into her eyes.

So far Rosie has been a great BIG SISTER, I was really surprised at how gentle and loving she's been. She's a little mommy, which is shocking for us because all her dolls are in a crib in her room piled one upon another - she NEVER plays with them. She's still a bit of a "whatever my brother's into, I'm into gal."

Here she is gushing over her.

Sophia Mary Snedeker

2009-01-05T08:43:00.000-08:00

I was not expecting her to weigh this much, I asked twice really? really?

Gotta LOVE that fat round face

Arrival of Sophia

2009-01-03T05:28:00.001-08:00

We did have our baby in 2008! Sophia Mary was born on New Years Eve at 7:45 am, weighing in at 9 pounds 12 ounces and 21.5 inches long - she's a big healthy girl! We'll post pictures soon!

Lets have a baby in 2008...

2008-12-04T16:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Ladies, I need a bit of advice here. Can you please give me some suggestions of what has worked for you as in regards to making you go into labor? What really works? Castor oil, walking, sex?? It's an open floor, give it to me.....

Sonogram pic of Sophie

2008-11-24T05:36:00.000-08:00

Here's our little one, we had this done a few weeks back, the whole 3D/4D images are pretty cool, but kinda strange at the same time. Anywho...here she is. I think she looks like Rosie and Bob think she looks like Nick...you decide!

Happy 38th Birthday Bubbs!

2008-11-20T11:23:00.000-08:00

Happy 38th Birthday to my sweet husband! You are such a wonderful husband and father, we LOVE and appreciate everything that you do for us. Oh, how our lives have changed over these last 4 years, what a blessing we have been given. We are so blessed to have one another and to have an eternal family, I could never imagine my life without you and I'm so thankful to Heavenly Father every single day that I don't ever have to be without you, you do complete me. I LOVE you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

What's for dinner??

2008-11-13T16:30:00.000-08:00

Tonight we had these!! Homemade soft pretzel hot dogs & pretzels! YUMMY! Just like the ones at Auntie Anne's, Nathan's hot dogs included! They are TDF! Here's the link, scroll about 3/4 of the way down. I highly recommend dipping in caramel sauce for dessert, ummm so good.

Just a few more...

2008-11-10T13:04:00.000-08:00

I wanted to post a few more pictures for our families/friends to view from the photo shoot with Jaime the other day.

This picture is a rare occasion because Rosie is actually showing Nicolas affection, this is something she NEVER does. If Nick has it his way he'd be lovin her all the time, but she wants no part of it.

Rebecca, are you out there!? Nicolas use to go into a trance around you, those beautiful long locks twirling in his fingers, then Jack started to do it! Remember?

One thing I learned from this photo shoot is always, always bring candy (small pieces) when your trying to bribe your children to smile and be nice to each other. I did NOT. The only thing I had was gum!! Of all things...GUM!! I'm sure Jaime wanted to kill me! The gum kept showing up!

One more thing...I LOVE my job at Gymboree!! It allows me to buy adorable clothes at half off! That comes in real handy!

2008-11-10T12:55:00.000-08:00

This is one of my favorites!

2008-11-10T12:48:00.000-08:00

This picture really cracks me up, I guess you'd really have to be around Nicolas & Rosie to understand. But, this picture screams to me "hold still Nick!! I'm eyeing up the spot on your face where I'm going to hit you at!" She's a real bruiser. I feel fortunate that she does not hit at school, only at home...only her brother.

2008-11-10T12:42:00.000-08:00

I totally fell in LOVE with this pink faux fur vest, it's super cute..I think deep down inside every woman wants one...along with faux fur boots to match!

Pictures of Nick & Rosie

2008-11-07T19:43:00.001-08:00

Our dear friend Jaime is an amazing photographer!! If you live in Rochester, you should call her for pictures!! Her sweet hubby is a resident and won't they won't be here forever :( I promise, you won't be dissapointed! Click here to see a few of our pictures!

Strange question..

2008-10-30T07:13:00.001-07:00

Has anyone used cloth diapers before? Tiny Tush, Fuzzi Bunz, Comfy Bummy...there are so many...what to choose? I would love to hear input/info. from anyone - yes, I think were going green. HELP!

Just me on my soap box...

2008-09-15T16:27:00.001-07:00

It's been quite some time since I've blogged, I have about a gazillion reasons why I haven't. You see...I am pregnant and if some of you remember how sick I was with Rosie...well guess what???It's another girl, and were naming her Sophie. I'm finally feeling better (thanks to my amazing doctors), the kids are in school (YES!!) and I'm just feeling a little more lively (social) these days.

Oh, don't get me wrong, there's plenty of other things to do around here - but I'm tired of this house. Do you ever get tired of your house and just want to switch homes with a friend for a few weeks or so? The same 4 walls are boring me. I'm tired of the kids fighting over the same things, anyone want to switch kids for a day, maybe a half a day? If your feeling any of the same switching desires as I am, please...call me. ASAP.

Artist in the house!!!

2008-07-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Anyone have an idea how to....remove SHARPIE marker off the countertop??

Tappety, tap, tap.

2008-06-14T19:32:00.000-07:00

It was a struggle for us to keep this costume on her, she took it off in the auditorium and was in a diaper and tights. 3 songs before she went on I was in the hallway begging her to put it on, I finally got fed up and forcefully sat her on my lap (while I was sitting on the floor) and put it on. She was ticked. But I wasn't alone!! Marti was right next to me with Mikell doing the same thing.

When we went behind stage, she saw her friends and thought she was a BIG SHOT!! It was very cute, they danced to I Wuv a Wabbit.

2008-06-14T19:24:00.000-07:00

Nicolas was cheering for her the entire time, he was so proud. She gave us a huge smile and wave at the end.

Wheels, what wheels!!

2008-06-14T19:21:00.000-07:00

The wheels on Rosie's bus didn't go round and round for to long...

2008-06-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

She bent over and untied her ballet slipper. Then...sat on the floor (just like this, trying to tie her ballet slipper) entire dance!

finally...

2008-06-14T19:17:00.000-07:00

she stood up...of course, after the song was over.

AMAZING...

2008-05-30T09:56:00.000-07:00

This was such an amazing day that I can't even begin to explain!! It was November 12, 2005, Rosie was just 3.5 weeks old, Alisa just completed her mission in Ohio, Ralph and Teresa came too!!, Denae flew in from Arizona, Rebecca and Marcus got our children ready and Scott and April were our escorts. The place...The Palmyra Temple - what a peaceful beautiful building.

Our family (the four of us) were sealed in this temple for time and all eternity. It was truly an amazing experience and we were so happy to have our two sister missionaries there. We spoke about this day when they were teaching us and it really seemed so far away...could it ever really happen?? It did.

I have been talking to both of my sister missionaries quite a bit lately and they remind me how special this church really is. They were with me in the beginning and it's wonderful to see where all of us are today. They come from such great families and we have been so lucky because they have taken us under their wing. I love them so much and they both still bring me so much happiness and love.

Bob and I are so excited to have been blessed with another sweet baby. It's very exciting to us that our little one will be born into the covenant of our sealing. What rich blessings come from being a member if this awesome church!

with our friends Scott & April

2008-05-30T09:37:00.000-07:00

New Beginnings...

2008-05-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

My dear friend Jaime has gone into business!! YIPPIE!!! She's the talented one who has a great eye, an amazing photographer who has a very special gift, click here to see what I'm talking about!

Strange things happening..

2008-05-14T05:32:00.001-07:00

I'm crawling out of my skin with energy! I'm a bit more emotional than normal. I really love, love, love my family right now, not that I usually don't...but I'm really lovin 'em up these days! I've eaten all the lime freeze pops out of the box (that would be a box of 100) and I've had 3 jars (I mean the entire jar, juice and all) of the BEST pickles ever in the last two weeks!! That would be Claussen pickles with major garlic! YUMMY!! This could only mean one thing...

there's a person growing inside me.

Funny kid...

2008-05-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Nicolas says some pretty funny things...often. While I was on my vacation in Utah my in-laws came from Ohio to take care of our children. My hubby just told me this the other night...
They're at Denny's eating dinner (one of Nic's favorite places- thanks to the rocket cup!)

Linda (my mother in law) says: Thanks for dinner Pappy (my father in law)!
Nicolas says: What are you thanking him for, I picked this place!!

Can I please get a picture!!!

2008-05-12T11:50:00.000-07:00

Be nice to each other, please...hold still!! Rose...please quit licking your brother!! STOP pulling his hair!! PLEASE!! Just one good picture! Why is it that we can't ever take at least one good picture!! Come on guys!

Rosie Posey

2008-05-12T11:46:00.000-07:00

Sweet girl.

President Hinckley

2008-05-04T06:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from President Hinckley's grave. I loved him and listened to his words, he was my Prophet. I am very honered to have been baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints during what I will call "The Hinckley Era." I cried for a week after he passed away, obviously for my own personal reasons. Victoria and I went to his grave on my last day in Salt Lake City, needless to say it was bittersweet.

The Prophet Joseph and his dear brother Hyrum

2008-04-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

Those of you that know me really well, know that I have an absolute solid testimony of the Prophet Joseph. I love him dearly and I live and believe what he stood for. Thse death masks nearly took my breath away.

Friends, Friends, Friends!!

2008-04-28T05:49:00.000-07:00

We are so lucky!! Four years ago we knew nobody in Utah, now we have an entire family there.

This is the Christensen/Harrison family. Ralph, Teresa, Myself, Alisa and Ryan. Alisa (former last name Christensen) was one of our missionaries in Ohio (she just got married last year, Ryan is her wonderful husband) We have an amazing friendship and her parents are so wonderful. When Alisa was done serving in the Ohio Cleveland Mission, Ralph, Teresa and Alisa drove to NY to see our family sealed in the Palmyra Temple. We were very, very fortunate because both of our sister missionaries were there!! I can't even begin to express how much we love both of those ladies.

Back to the picture...here we are infront of the SLC Temple, we had so much FUN that day!! All of us went to Sat. P.M. Conference together, had lunch at the church administration building and had a FUN slumber PARTY at The Christensen's home in Bountiful.

2008-04-28T05:33:00.000-07:00

Bob & I have made so many friends with many, many missionaries from the Rochester New York Mission . I was so fortunate to see a few while I was in Utah. This is Tyler and Annalece. Arent they cute!

2008-04-28T05:28:00.000-07:00

Elizabeth Erickson and I infront of this beautiful Christus statue at Temple Square. Elizabeth served in the Rochester NY Mission, that's where we met. It was so fun to spend the day with her and Victoria at Temple Square, we even ate at The Lion House! YUMMY!!

My BFF

2008-04-28T05:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm going to be 35 and I still have "two" BFF, we all met while serving in the United States Navy together. Deborah lives in Mt. Joy, PA and Victoria lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Here's Victoria and I in the church administration building. I walked into this building and made the loudest gasping sound when I saw this picture of Christ and the apostles, it's HUGE and beautiful! Does anyone know what was announced in this building infront of the same picture on Feb. 4th, 2008?

2008-04-28T05:14:00.000-07:00

Victoria and I after the Saturday morning session of conference.

2008-04-28T04:59:00.000-07:00

In this picture...Chelsea (Sister Pratt), me and Kristy (Sister Kadish). Kristy totally suprised me with this one!! The story goes...she picked me up to head on down to Provo. She claimed "I have to stop and pick up something for my mom in Lehi" This is the rest of the story...

Carrie: What are we picking up?
Kristy: Oh, I don't know, something at some lady's house.

So we're driving and it's been about 15 min. and Kristy is following directions to where we're going.

Carrie: Where are we going again?
Kristy (hesitating): I don't know...I have to get something for my mom.

We pull up to this house and I was just planning on sitting in the car and waiting, Kristy says to me...Are you coming? I thought...OK, I'll come. So I get out and I say... who are these people? Kristy says "I don't know who they are" I'm thinking...she's acting weird, what's going on??!! So we walk up to the house, she rings the door bell and I noticed a package on the door with the last name of Pratt on it. So I said to Kristy "well, the last name is Pratt" She said "Oh." Then the door opens and Chelsea is standing there with a HUGE smile on her face!! I was so suprised and happy!! Both of these fine young women served in our ward and we use to have the most fun together! It was awesome to spend time with them, it was like old times...well, almost..minus the name tags and skirts!

What have I been up to...

2008-03-31T17:22:00.000-07:00

My life has been pretty busy and I like it that way! I feel much more productive when I'm not sitting around in my jammies all day. I read somewhere that the Lord doesn't want us to idle and I'm taking his advice. It feels so good to be doing so much. After all he know's what's best for us!

I started working here about a month ago. I do LOVE it! It's just 2 days a week and it is just like therapy, although I'm getting paid. On the other hand...I have been buying, so I'll call it retail therapy - trust me ladies, these are no comfort buys!! This store is just...very, very addicting with all it's doodads! If you've shopped here for your little one, you know what I mean!

I'm also on my way to Utah for one whole week!! I'm attending our church's 178th Annual General Conference. It will be exciting as this will be the first with President Thomas S. Monson as our Prophet. I encourage all of you to read this article and watch conference.

Friends, friends, friends...4 years ago we knew nobody in Utah, now we have an entire family out there! I am just about booked! I LOVE it! I'm staying with my best friend who introduced us to the church and as well as our awesome Alisa (my sister missionary). I could go on and on about these girls, they guided us (Bob & I) along and we really love the life we have as memebers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are grateful.

The children...well...the children are going to be well taken care of by my in-laws (thanks mom & dad!) they will be here the entire week. I know it will be a fun filled week of love and laughter. I'm glad I will be coming home from such a spiritual place, where I can regain my patience ---I'm going to need "patience" when I get home!! Everyone will be so spoiled, my hubby included!!

Sorting the goods...

2008-03-23T13:18:00.000-07:00

Rosie was eating as fast as she could unwrap. Did anyone see us at church today? If you were there then you did!! My children were bouncing off the wall!!

LOOK, crabby patties!!

2008-03-23T13:14:00.000-07:00

My kids love em'

2008-03-23T13:13:00.000-07:00

crabby patties!!!

2008-03-23T13:12:00.001-07:00

egg hunt at home

2008-03-23T13:12:00.000-07:00

Some bunny went outside "early" this morning to put eggs in our back yard. We hinted around till 10:30 for the kids to look outside...we did everything we could and they just didn't get it! Finally some bunny said "look...hey, what are those things outside?" Finally the hunt was on!!!

2008-03-23T13:08:00.000-07:00

taking a break

2008-03-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

Rosie got side tracked with the swing for a few minutes, she was saying "Nick, push, push me" and he did.

it's all about Star Wars & Sponge Bob

2008-03-23T13:01:00.000-07:00

Guess what was in his easter basket??

Gift from the Bunny

2008-03-23T13:00:00.000-07:00

Rosie LOVEs her princess bike! She was very excited to see it had princessed on it and a bell - that "burrings" really, really loud.

WOWIE!!

2008-03-23T12:58:00.000-07:00

Do you see how big her head looks in that helmet? I can't believe my child has to ride her tri-cycle around with that helmet on! Her head looks HUGE!