Happy Anniversary--of sorts

Okay, so that was totally cheesey! But It has been a year since we have bought our Roanoke house. We really do love it here. There are really nice people (of course we already knew a lot of the really great ones.) I love the fact that it is so quiet and that there are so many kids. The house itself is a pain in the butt to keep clean, but it is wonderful for the kids and when we have company, there is so much room. It truly is a great family home. We feel so blessed.

This is Seans pergola. As you can see we have already been busy getting a hummingbird feed and some paper lanterns up to decorate it. You really have to sit out on the deck to appreciate how awesome this really is. We have offically become "deck dwellers."

Now to my favorite. The first is the way my raspberries looked when I planted them (6 still do.) The bottom is my nicest leaved out raspberry plant--Isn't it cute! I am so excited (despite the fact that they are surrounding my deck and attract bees. (We will see if I am still excited in a couple years!

As Promised

You can tell Jaron is already starting to get a little sick of it--hopefully he won't ever do that again. I do think it is so sweet seeing Sean carry Jaron.

When you jump down 12 stairs

Yep! I have been expecting this moment since Jaron could crawl. Yesterday while I was cleaning my house Jaron loaded the landing in the basement with pillows. Then he went into the family room and ran and jumped down the entire flight of stairs! He did make it to the pillows, but surprize, it still hurts!

This happened at 3:00, and we took him to Urgent Care at 7:15. There were several times when I about threw him in the car to take him to the doctor, but he insited that he wanted to see daddy and have a blessing first and see if he had any suggestions for him first. I think that is so sweet. The kids have so much love for Sean, and I love it!

Sean ended up taking Jaron to the doctor. He did not break anything, he just has a really bad sprain. They gave him a glass (fiberglass) cast, wrapped in an ace bandage. They did send the x-rays to be read by a radiologist today. They think he may have damaged his growth plate. If that is the case they will have to put him into a hard cast.

This glass cast is not a walking cast, so Sean has to carry Jaron around. I do worry about Seans back, but it is so sweet to see. I will take a photo next time, and post it later--no need for unnecessary back strain!!

Thank heavens for Jake. He has come over and watched movies with Jaron. I think having Jake here really helps Jaron keep his mind off of it. I think they are on their 3rd movie! Sean went to K&B to get him some more videos.

I do feel so thankful for good friends and family. I really do feel comfortable in our home and neighborhood and feel truly blessed. This is an awesome time in life and I am so greatful for it.

**P.S. I didn't feel so greatful yesterday with a filthy house, and kids fighting and screaming, but today has been heaven. I guess we need days like yesterday to appreciate days like today.

Tribute to Fathers

We all have fathers. I have very wonderful "Fathers" in my life. I am so greatful to my Heavenly Father. Because of him and his love I have many wonderful gifts. My life and my family. The opportunity to become a better, more complete person. I have so much to learn, and so many improvements to make, but it is such a wonderful blessing to be the recipient of unconditional love. I know that he gives us the opportunity to live with him and our families forever. I feel my saviors love....

Then my next special father is Sean. He is the father of our children. He offers so much love and attention to me and the kids. I love him with all of my heart, and more and more every day. He is such a peacemaker and his love for the family really shows. I am greatful to him for his hard work and sacrifices. I couldn't have chosen a more perfect partner for me or father for my children. The times when he looks greatest to me is when he is playing with or reading to the kids, and he warms my heart when he gives the kids priesthood blessings. I love you Sean!


Next, of course is my dad. My parents were divorced when I was 4, but my dad still was part of my life. I was able to spend summers and holidays with them. I am so greatful to both he and my mom for being respectful of eachother for my sake. My dad has been a great influence in my adult life. He has offered wisdom and concern, and much encouragement when I have needed it. It has been wonderful to see him interact with my children. Grandparents have such a special influence in childrens lives, and the kids sure do love "Grandpa Tbone."

Finally, I want to thank my Grandpa Gibson. He has been such a wonderful blessing in my life. It has been awesome to see the love that he and my grandma have for eachother. I had the opportunity to live with them before Sean and I were married, and I was so spoiled! I love him with all my heart and deeply appreciate his wisdom.

So think of the father's in your life. Find a great way to thank them. If they have passed, do them a favor and hug their sweetheart for them.

Happy Fathers Day!