SKIPPY

"Mom, can we get a dog?"
"No."
"Dad, can we get a dog?"
"No."
"Mom, can we get a dog?"
"No."
"Dad, can we get a dog?"
"No."
This is how it's been for years, folks. And, being the anti-aminal type of people we are, it didn't seem likely (especially with their "i hate dogs" Daddy)... MAYBE when Mom stops working and stays home to keep house...MAYBE!
So, what made the clouds part and the time turn to "right"? Skippy!
Mom has taken the kids to the pet store to look at the dogs a few times before, but this Saturday was different. Ellie fell in LOVE with a little 4 month old, cream-white, chihuahua. What made this dog the "this is it dog"? It could be the fact that he hasn't made a SOUND since we've had him, or that John and I have never seen a more well-mannered dog, or that John fell in love with him too! That's saying A LOT, i mean A LOT! John doesn't just not like dogs, he hates them! So, we brought home this little puppy, completely undercover from the kids. I have never seen them so excited... and they named him SKIPPY.

EASTER 2008

Here are some pictures of our Easter egg decorating and egg hunt!

Ellie's BAPTISM!!!

Ellie was baptised on March 1, 2008. It was such a wonderful day and experience for our little Ellie. She is amazingly grown up and has such a commanding testimony of the gospel. We are so blessed to have her fill our house with her sweet spirit. It's so comforting to have a daughter that is a righteous example for her little brother, and to her parents as well sometimes :) We can rely on her to always remind us to keep the Sabbath day holy and to say our prayers. I know Heavenly Father has some great things planned for her!

Thank you Steph, for the pictures!! Getting a new camera soon!!

Audry's Blessing - Feb. 24

My brother Llew and his wife, Susan, came to Utah to visit and to bless their beautiful little girl, Audry. Since everyone was together, we celebrated the blessing, Moana's birthday and Dana's birthday! It was so great to have my whole family together!

Sob Story and a bit of MOTIVATION

Unfortunately, several things have happened since my last "Monster Truck" posting (no, Heather, I'm not turning White T - Just a little exposure to red neck life to entertain the kids :) My brother's daughter was blessed, our beautiful Ellie was baptized, a trip to sunny St. George - All with hopes of posting these events with PICTURES! To the disappointment of all (I'm sure), my camera has failed me and snapped it's last shot. Bad, yes! Good, yes too - i get a new camera! Right, John? :) Anyway, in response to the few inquiries of "why" i'm not updating - please be patient while I steal pictures of these events from my dear family and friends. In the meantime, I thought I'd post a bit of motivation for all those sick of "maintaining their base" with indoor runs and swims through the winter and want to kick it in gear - Mainly dedicated to my husband who is training for his second Ironman Triathlon, June 22!!